splitting beta audio

[Bouke Vahl]

probably not, but why not connect the beta to a mixer?
A decent one can be had for the price of a couple of beta SP tapes…

Bouke

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[Will Eccleston]

There is a mixer in the system already, but I don’t think I can achieve what I want without another separate bus. I’m setting up this system for a client. Currently the beta is patched for Kona input and output, which is the more important operation (when will the day come that I’ll never have to capture or output Beta ever again?) but I’d like to also have it set up to dub to DVCam or their DVD recorder. Of course this will require a mixer or direct box to get the audio to the right level. There may be a way to make everything doable with the mixer that they have, I just can’t conceive of it. Especially being able to monitor the edit system while editing and make a dub of something entirely different simultaneously.

Will Eccleston
Kinetiscape Films

[Bouke Vahl]

The way i used to work was to use Aux1/2 to DVD / VHS (prefader) and use Aux3/4 for monitoring (postfader).

And of course you need a few busses, at least one stereo out and two more to avoid feedback.
Normally i now have 4 busses plus stereo out, bus 1/2 go to the NLE, bus 3/4 go to the deck(s), stereo to monitor and meters.

It is hardly in use, as most audio now travels over SDI.

Do spend some money on it to get it right, even get a patch panel if you like. Time saved for NOT having to think about it when working will pay off very soon.

Bouke

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[Will Eccleston]

“Do spend some money on it to get it right, even get a patch panel if you like. Time saved for NOT having to think about it when working will pay off very soon. ”

Agree wholeheartedly. Not my money to spend though. May happen.

Thank you,

Will

Will Eccleston
Kinetiscape Films